LONGEVITY
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the
most High shall abide
under the shadow of the Almighty.
With long life will I satisfy him, and shew
him my salvation (Psalm 91:1,16).
When God created man, He created him to
live forever. However, man sinned and God
saw that it was necessary to limit his
lifespan. When we talk about longevity,
images of the rugged, weathered face of a
farmer or the graying, wrinkled face of a
faithful pastor might come to mind.
Longevity is more than appearances. It is
knowledge and understanding that comes
with living many years. It is a wealth of
memories, and a special time of reflection
and forgiveness of mistakes. Longevity can
be a fragrant flower of experience and
wisdom that one can share and give to
others.
Longevity is also a measure of ability and
skill. Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel
when he was over 90 years old. A younger
man could not have painted such glorious
depictions of the faith. It is also a measure
of the time we have spent with our loved
ones, strengthening and encouraging them
over the years. It also has to do with our
thoughts, our strength and integrity of
character.
It has to do with energy and persistence. We
have to refuse to die, and continue to be a
blessing to others. Life is beautiful, and I
trust that you will live it fully and in
prosperity.
We don’t want to just grow old, but
continue to grow in God’s grace,
strength, and character, sharing His love
with others.
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